Top artist nominees at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards [Photo: agencies]

Taylor Swift's mega-selling "1989" album has earned her a nomination for top artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.

Swift's competition includes Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, One Direction and Katy Perry.

Swift's "1989" is also a finalist for the top Billboard 200 album, where it will battle efforts from Smith, Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5 and Pentatonix.

Swift is also up for top female artist and top 100 song for the hit "Shake It Off."

Meanwhile, Sam Smith also earned multiple nominations, including top male artist and shot at the top 100 song with "Stay With Me."

More finalists are expected to be announced later.

The show will air live on ABC on May 17 from Las Vegas.